Registered Practical Nurse - Hemodialysis

The Registered Practical Nurse in the Dialysis Unit is responsible for comprehensive, co-coordinated and individualized care of patients with End Stage Renal Disease requiring hemodialysis treatments. The Registered Practical Nurse is an active member of the multidisciplinary care team that provides care to the patient and support to their families.

Qualifications

• Hold a current certificate of competence to practice as a R.P.N. in Ontario.

• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience within the past five (5) years, working at full scope.

• Minimum of one (1) year recent hemodialysis experience required.

• Successful completion of a Physical Assessment Course, Medication Administration course, and Aseptic Principles certificate required (exempt if newly graduated within the past four (4) years).

• Essential duties require ability to lift and move patients, pushing, pulling, bending & stooping.

• Demonstrated ability to function efficiently and effectively as a team member.

• The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an excellent attendance record and a proven commitment to professional development, as well as to the Mission of the Hospital.

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Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.

All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new team members are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH:

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s (OSMH) may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

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